Stampin with Joanna

Last Minute Christmas Cards

Have you forgotten to start making your Christmas cards?  OR Do you need to make some more cards for people you forgot about?  Either way, I have the solution:

Come along to my Last Minute Christmas Card Making Class on Tuesday 13 December at either 10am or 7.30pm.  Bookings essential.  Call me on 0408 657 258 to book your spot.

This is my last class for 2011.  Classes resume in January 2012 with a mid school holiday class, in the evening, just for Mum's who need a break from the kids for a night!

 Joanna Wassens     jocam_wassens@hotmail.com     0408 657 258

September Card Making Classes

 
Here are the cards I am offering in my classes this month.

Class times are as follows:

Thursday 8 September 10am or 7.30pm

Wednesday 21 September 10am or 7.30pm.

Bookings are essential.  I provide everything.  Cost is $25 to make 10 cards (5 each of the 2 designs pictured).

Contact me to book your spot.  I look forward to welcoming you to my class.

Joanna Wassens     0408 657 258         jocam_wassens at hotmail.com

Contempo Christmas Tree Card

 
Here is a Christmas card made using the Contempo Christmas stamp set from Stampin' Up!  It is a card I adapted from one made by the lovely Jayne Mercer. (Thanks Jayne!)

Have you started making your Christmas cards yet?  Not sure where to begin?  Why not attend my Christmas card making classes in November:

Thursday 11 November 10am or 7.30pm  OR

Tuesday 23 November 10am or 7.30pm.

At my home in McGraths Hill, Sydney. 

Contact me to book your place. 

Joanna Wassens    0408 657 258    jocam_wassens@hotmail.com

 

Similar but different Christmas Card

 
Yes, this is the same card as yesterday's post, but made using old olive as the base card, instead of real red.  The circle decoration is slightly different too!

Here are both the cards together.  Similar but different:

 
This shows the versatility of one stamp, one of the reasons I love stamping!  You are only limited by your imagination.

If you haven't started your Christmas cards yet, why not attend my card making class on Tuesday 26 October at either 10am or 7.30pm.  I will be showing how to use shimmer paint.  Email me or call me to book your spot.

Happy Stamping!

 

Easel Card Class

Would you like to make this card?  If so, why not attend my card making classes this month:

Thursday 11 February, 10am or 7.30pm   Or

Tuesday 23rd February 10am or 7.30pm 

You actually make 10 cards altogether, 5 of the one pictured (although you can change the greetings to suit you needs) and 5 of another design (a joy fold card).  Cost is only $25 per person.

If you are interested in booking a spot, why not give me a call or email me:

Joanna Wassens  tel (02) 45 777 504   0408 657 258 jocam_wasssens@hotmail.com

I am situated in McGraths Hill, near Windsor in Sydney.

Party Hats as Christmas Trees!

This is a card you can make if you attend either of my 'Last minute Christmas Card' classes on Tuesday 8th December at either 10am or 7.30pm.  You will make 5 of this card and 5 of another design.

I used the party hats from the 'Party Hearty' stamp set and added little trunks to make them into Christmas trees (An idea that was shared with us at Stampin' Up! convention earlier this year)

Call me on (02) 45 777 504 or email me at jocam_wassens@hotmail.com if you would like to book a place at my class.
 

November Christmas Card Making Classes

Would you like to make these cards?

You can,  if you book into my card making classes this month:

Tuesday 3rd November 10am or 7.30pm and

Wednesday 25th November 10am or 7.30pm.

Make 10 cards (5 each of the 2 cards shown) for only $20.  All materials provided.  Beginnners welcome.  Classes are held in McGraths Hill, Sydney.  Address will be supplied upon booking.

Call me on (02) 45 777 504    or    0408 657 258   or email me on jocam_wassens@hotmail.com to book your place.

Happy Stamping!

Faux Woodgrain Card Making Class

 

With it being Father's Day next month I have chosen a 'manly' looking technique to teach at my classes in September. If you would like to learn how to create this woodgrain effect on your cards, why not book into my card making classes in September.  I run them in McGraths Hill, Sydney:

Tuesday 8th September either 10am or 7.30pm AND

Wednesday 23rd September either 10am or 7.30pm.

You will make 10 cards, 5 using woodgrain and 5 others.  Contact me for more details:

Joanna Wassens  tel (02) 45 777 504     jocam_wassens@hotmail.com

They are not only for Father's Day, you can also make them into birthday cards:

 

Happy Stamping!

Brayering Card Class

 

These lovely cards are what you could make if you attend my Card Making Class later this month:

Card Making Class:  Wednesday 26th August

Either:  10 am or 7.30pm

At:  My home in McGraths Hill, Sydney

These cards use a brayer, a rubber roller, to create the lovely blended backgrounds.  If you would like to learn how to do this, why not contact me to book into my class:

Joanna Wassens tel:  (02) 45 777 504    or     0408 657 258

Email:  jocam_wassens@hotmail.com

Circle Circus Cards

 

This is the other card design you could make if you attend my card making classes this month.  I have classes scheduled for Wednesday 29th July at 10am and 7.30pm, in McGraths Hill, Sydney.  Cost is $20 for 10 cards (5 of this design and 5 of the pick a petal flower design from my post yesterday)

Both of the cards pictured are the same design with a few colour variations.  I have used the lovely versatile set, Circle circus and the poppin pastel technique.

If you have some chalks or Stampin' pastels and would like to know how to use them, why not give me a call and book into my class.  I will be showing 4 different ways to use your chalks.

Joanna Wassens. tel (02) 45 777 504   or 0408 657 258, email:  jocam_wassens@hotmail.com

Pick a Petal Chalkboard Card

 

Here is one of the cards you can make if you attend my classes this month (July 2009).  It is made with the lovely Pick a Petal stamp set and uses the chalkboard technique.

Actually all of the cards you make this month are using chalks (Stampin' Up! pastels) in different ways.

I held classes yesterday but still have two more classes scheduled for Wednesday 29th July at 10am and 7.30pm.  Please feel free to call me if you would like to book a spot in either class, I still have a few spots left. My classes are held in McGraths Hill, Sydney, 2756 and cost $20 - you get to make 10 cards for this price.  5 of the flower design pictured and 5 of another design. 

Check back tomorrow for the other design you can make!

Happy Stamping!

Blooming with Beauty Mother's Day Card

 

This is the other card you can make at my Watercolouring classes this month.

It uses the lovely Blooming with Beauty stamp set.  The greeting is from Occasional Greetings and is  perfect for Mother's day which is fast approaching!  Of course you can customise this card to your needs during my class by adding the greeting of your choice, if you don't require 5 Mother's day cards!

Classes are on Tuesday 7th and Tuesday 28th April at both 10am and 7.30pm and cost $20.

Call me on (02) 45 777 504 OR 0408 657 258 or email me at jocam_wassens@hotmail.com to book your spot.

Happy Stamping!

Watercolouring card class

 

Here is a card I made using the brand new Bloom Away stamp set.  This stamp set contains 3 images of Australian flora:  a banksia, waratah and gum blossoms.  I love that we have some purely Australian images in our new Stampin' Up! Idea book and catalogue - just for us!  The stamp set is on page 88 of the online catalogue if you would like to check it out.

You can make this card too!  You just need to book in to attend my Watercolouring Card Making class next Tuesday 7th April or on Tuesday 28th April.  I run the class at both 10am and 7.30pm on both days. 

I provide all the materials and show you exactly what to do.  Everyone gets to make 10 cards (5 each of 2 designs) for only $20.

Give me a call on (02) 45 777 504 or 0408 657 258 to book your spot or order something from the new catalogue.

Happy Stamping!

All through the Year Card

 

Here is another one of the cards that our guests got to make at my team's Bon Voyage Card Making Night last week.  A simple design but great for any occasion. 

It uses the lovely stamp set All through the Year.  A set with 8 different images (flower, acorn, leaves, snowflake, heart, star, butterfly and cherries) that can be used to make a whole range of different cards and projects. 

This set is retiring at the end of the month.  Call me or email me if you would like to order it before it is gone for good.  It also has a coordinating flower wheel: garden annuals.

This is the stamp set and wheel I use to decorate my Year of Cards booklet, which many of you may recognise! 

 

If you would like to make this booklet then simply get together a group of 4 or more friends and give me a call to book a date.

Happy Stamping!

March Card Making Class

 

Here are the 2 cards you can make at my card making class later this month, on Thursday 26 March at either 10am or 7.30pm.  You make 5 of each design (10 cards althogether!)

Cost is $20 per person  There is also the option to purchase envelopes you can stamp to match your cards for another $3.  This includes all materials. 

These cards use the techniques of '2-step stamping' and 'direct to paper', so come along if you would like to learn these techniques.

My classes are held in McGraths Hill, Sydney (about 5 minutes from Windsor).  Bookings are essential.  Beginners are most welcome.

If you can't make it on this date, but have a group of friends (4 or more) who would like to make cards, why not book a card making class at your home.

Contact  me on (02) 45 777 504    OR    0408 657 258    OR via email at jocam_wassens@hotmail.com  to book your place or ask me about a card making class at your home.

Both of the stamp sets we are using are retiring, Petal Prints and Artfully Asian.  They are my favourite sets, so I will be bidding them a fond farewell at the end of the month.  Click here to see the entire list of Retiring Products.

Year of Cards Class

 

This is what you can make if you attend my upcoming 'Year of Cards" booklet making class on Monday 23rd February, either at 10am or 7.30pm.

I provide all the materials to make this booklet for a cost of only $25 per person.

Each page of the booklet contains a pocket for cards, plus a calendar of the month that you can write important dates on.  So as you turn the page each month you see what events (eg birthdays) are coming up and have cards already prepared for them in the pocket provided (if you are super organised!)

Here is a closer view of the inside pages:

 

 

Call me on (02) 45 777 504 or email me on jocam_wassens@hotmail.com to book your place.

I will also bring this class to you if you have a minimum of 4 people.  Contact me to arrange a date.

Embrace Life Cards

 

Here are the other cards that my weekend card making ladies created using the Embrace Life stamp set.  The cards are the same, apart from the base card colour, either blush blossom or soft sky. 

I used 2 of the other stamps in the set on these cards, both of the branches, one with pointy leaves and the other with soft blossoms.

I stamped the pointy leaved branches in old olive ink and then coloured them in with certainly celery ink on whisper white card.  The soft blossom branches were used to create a subtle pattern on the certainly celery card below the ribbon (although it does seem hard to see that in this photo, sorry!).  The scalloped edge is created using the scallop edge punch (I love this new toy!)

The greetings are stamped onto matching card and then punched out with either the word window punch or large oval punch to complete the card.

Here are the exact details:

Stamps:  Embrace life, short and sweet

Ink:  Old olive, certainly celery

Card:  Whisper white, certainly celery, either soft sky or blush blossom.

Accessories:  Certainly celery wide grosgrain ribbon, word window punch or large oval punch, scallop edge punch.

Remember:  If you would like to create this card, I can bring a card making class to your home.  All you need is 4 people.  I charge $20 per person and bring everything that is required (all the cardstock, stamps, inks, embellishments and adhesive).  All you have to do is stamp and assemble the cards using the techniques I will show you.  Give me a call to find out more.  Tel  (02) 45 777 504.  Or email me at jocam_wassens@hotmail.com

Happy Stamping!

Tall flower card design for Card Making Class

 

As the title suggests, this card is based around the tall flower stamp from the Embrace Life stamp set available in the Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalogue.

This was a card I created for a special group of ladies who requested a card making class using this stamp set.  They all enjoyed the effectiveness and simplicity of watercolouring the flower using the aquapainter and the Stampin' Up! ink pads.  Some commented that this was their favourite card of the two designs.  I will post the other card they got to create tomorrow, so check back for more Embrace Life samples!

I used the Leaves a la Carte jumbo wheel to create the background detail on the pale plum piece of card.  I like the detail this wheel creates combined with the simplicity of the single flower.

To finish off I created a simple embellishment using circle punches and the wonderful scallop circle punch to hold the greeting.

If you would like to hold your own personalised card making class.  All you need is 4 people (up to a maximum of 8) and to live in within about an hours drive of Windsor in Sydney.  I will come to your home and bring everything that is required.  I pre-cut all the cardstock and then demonstrate how to make the 2 card designs.  All you and your friends have to do is stamp and assemble the 10 cards (5 of each of the 2 designs). Don't worry if you are complete beginners, I will help you out along the way.  It is a nice relaxing way to spend a morning, afternoon or evening and all this costs only $20 per person.  Why not give me a call  on (02) 45 777 504 if you have any questions or to book a time and date.

Here are the exact details of the card above:

Stamps:  Embrace life, Occasional greetings, Leaves a la carte (jumbo wheel)

Ink:  Pale plum, perfect plum, staz on black.

Card:  Mellow moss, pale plum, perfect plum, whisper white

Accessories:  scallop circle punch, 1 1/4 inch circle punch, 1 3/8 inch circle punch, mellow moss 1/4 inch grosgrain ribbon, mini glue dots.

Happy Stamping!

Pop up Card Making Class - Jan 13th, 7.30pm

 

Would you like to learn how to make 2 different pop up cards? 

If you do then why not come along to my pop-up card making class next Tuesday night (January 13th 2009) at my home in McGraths Hill (Hawkesbury Region of Sydney) at 7.30pm.

These are the 2 cards you will be making.  The second card has a surprise pop-up on the inside!

You get to make 10 cards (5 each of the 2 designs).  Cost of this class is only $20 per person (optional $3 extra for envelopes you can stamp to match your cards).  I provide all the materials and instructions so there are no hidden costs.  Beginners are welcome.

Bookings are essential so if you would like to attend why not email or call me today on (02) 45 777 504.

Happy Stamping!

Crazy for Christmas Card Class

   

Time for a Christmas card! 

This is one you can make if you attend my Card Making Classes on 9 December, at either 10am or 7.30pm.  Cost of the class is only $20 and you get to make 10 cards.  5 of this design and 5 of another Christmas card.  I still have a couple of spots left, so email me if you are interested and live close to McGraths Hill in Sydney.  Or call me on 0408 657 258 or (02) 45 777 504

This card uses a technique called 'spotlighting' that you can learn if you attend my class.  You will also receive a technique card, with a sample of the technique and details of how to do it, so you can remember what to do next time you make a card.

I hope all of your Christmas preparations are in full swing and that you are enjoying 'the silly season'!

Happy stamping!

Merry Merry Christmas!

 

It is that time of year again! Christmas is looming  - only 6 weeks away!  You still have time to start your Christmas cards, and if you need some assistance why not book a card making session at your home with me.  I provide all the materials and the designs for the cards.  You just need to stamp and assemble them, after I have shown you how, of course!  I require a minimum group of 4 people, each person pays only $20 to make 10 cards.

Here is the christmas card that we completed at my class this month.  It involves using Stampin' Write markers in 2 different ways:  Spritzing and Thumping!  To find out about these techniques why not sign up for my FREE newsletter at the top left of my blog. Instructions will be included in my December newsletter.

Remember - Stampin' Write Markers are available individually this month, and this month onl!  So if you really need that one colour - email me or call me on (02) 45 777 504 with your order today.

Happy Stamping!

Christmas Card Class

 

On Tuesday 21st October I am holding my regular monthly card making classes.  We make 10 cards (5 each of 2 different designs) and learn techniques at the same time, all for only $20 per person.

This month we are making Christmas cards, including this window card.  The colours are almost amethyst and elegant eggplant, slightly non traditional - but I like the way it has turned out! We are also using glitter to make it even more sparkly.

Classes are at either 10am or 7.30pm in McGraths Hill, Sydney. Why not give me a call on (02) 45 777 504 or 0408 657 258 or email me at jocam_wassens@hotmail.com to book your place.

The greeting used here is from the 'short and sweet' stamp set that is on special this month.  Spend $20 on regular catalogue merchandise to get this set for only $23.96 - a real bargain for a versatile greeting set.  You can view it on page 118 of the Idea Book and Catalogue.

Make sure you contact me before the end of October if you would like to order it.

Happy Stamping!

Big Bold Birthday Card

 

Here is a card I created with the 'Big Bold Birthday' stamp set.  It is a great set with 13 images in it and it happens to be on special this month (October Birthday Promotion 2008), if you spend $20 on regular catalogue merchandise you can get it for only $43.16, instead of the normal $53.95, quite a saving! 

To create the two tone presents I used the rock 'n' roll technique.  First inking the stamp in certainly celery ink then rolling it in the brocade blue ink, so only the edges become blue.  I have also masked the two outer presents, prior to stamping the center present, to make it appear as if it is behind the other two. 

Masking is a great technique to learn - why not come to my class on Tuesday 21st October at either 10am or 7.30pm to learn how to do it.  We are making Christmas Cards.  Cost is only $20 and you get to make 10 cards.  Email me or call me on (02) 45 777 504 or 0408 657 258 to book your place.

Details of pictured card:

Stamps:  Big Bold Birthday

Ink:  Certainly celery, brocade blue

Card:  Naturals ivory, whisper white, certainly celery, brocade blue.

Accessories:  Certainly celery grosgrain ribbon.

Happy Stamping!

Christmas Card Making In Your Own Home!

Here are some simple Christmas cards I made using just one stamp set:  the versatile, 'Season of Joy' set available now in the Stampin' Up! Spring Mini Catalogue.

It is a great set, with 8 different images including a tree, flower, and lovely swirl!

If you would like to use this set to make your own Christmas cards but don't have the motivation or time why not book a Christmas card making session with me.  All you need is you and 3 friends and a free evening. 

I will come to your house and bring everything you need to make 10 cards each (5 each of 2 different designs)  I will show you how to make the cards then assist you in completing your own.  Cost is only $20 per person.

Contact me today on (02) 45 777 504 or 0408 657 258 or email me at jocam_wassens@hotmail.com to book a date or find out more.

Cards with NO Stamping!

More cards created with no stamping!  Here are all the cards I created in one night using only die cut blooms, rub ons, metal hodgepodge and ribbon - AND that was only during the ad breaks of my favourite TV show!

You get 4 sheets of die cut blooms in the package for only $16.50.  One sheet in each of old olive, real red, pumpkin pie and bashful blue.  I have used less than a quarter of the blooms to make these cards - so you could make well over 40 cards using these die cuts!

Here is a picture of one die cut sheet, with all of the blooms pressed out - so you can see how many you get on one sheet:

Here is the sheet and the 10 cards I made with less than a 1/4 of the blooms:

If you would like to purchase some die cut blooms OR host a card making session where everyone gets to make 10 cards using them, why not call me on 0408 657 258 or email me at jocam_wassens@hotmail.com

Stamp and Create with Bleach

My July Card Making Class

When:  Tuesday 15th July, 7.30pm.

Where:  At my home, McGraths Hill, Sydney

Cost:  $20 per person

(optional extra $3 for envelopes to stamps to match)

 

Learn how to Stamp and Create with Bleach! 

 

Come along and make 10 cards (2 different designs as shown) All materials are provided.  Beginners welcome.  Bookings essential so contact me today to reserve your place. 

 

I will also be providing an information sheet on this technique for you to keep as a handy reference. 

 

Phone:  0408 657 258 or (02) 45 777 504

Email:  jocam_wassens@hotmail.com

Card Making Class

Here are a sample of the some of the cards you can make at my Card Making Class on Tuesday 12th February (Yes, that is next Tuesday!), 7.30pm at my home in McGraths Hill, Sydney.

Cost per person is $20 ($3 extra for envelopes that you can stamp to match is optional)

Make 10 cards which could be used for any occasion. (5 each of 2 different designs - one of which is pictured above.  These cards use the same cardstock to make slightly different cards - you will be able to customise them like this on the night too)

All materials are included. (There are no hidden costs)

Beginners are welcome.  Bookings are essential.

Email me or call me on 0408 657 258 if you would like to attend.

Here is a close up of these two versions of the 'same' card: